Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: It ain’t over ‘til it’s, well, you know…

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: It ain’t over ‘til it’s, well, you know…

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…February 27, 2016: One of the best late-game comebacks in Boise State history, as the Broncos rally from a nine-point deficit with just over a minute left to defeat San Diego State, 66-63. The Broncos had been on the ropes. With the seemingly safe Aztecs lead, the decibel…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Can the Broncos mirror the New Mexico effort?

SCOTT SLANT: Can the Broncos mirror the New Mexico effort?

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. Wednesday Weekly…February 26, 2025. In Mountain West men’s basketball this season, New Mexico is 1A and Utah State is 1B. Boise State kept its slim NCAA Tournament at-large hopes alive by taking care of 1A a week ago. 1B takes the court tonight in ExtraMile Arena. Victory was in…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Speedy’ and his silver medal moment

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Speedy’ and his silver medal moment

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…February 25, 2010, 15 years ago today: Boise’s Jeret “Speedy” Peterson flies 50 feet in the air and lands his famed Hurricane jump to win a silver medal in the men’s aerials at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Peterson had been a longshot after the first round, sitting in…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Inspiring at the podium and on the court

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Inspiring at the podium and on the court

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…February 24, 2020, five years ago today: A day like no other for Oregon basketball star Sabrina Ionescu. Earlier in the day, Ionescu had been a speaker at the riveting memorial service for the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant before a capacity crowd at Staples Center in Los…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos’ record road rout of the Rams

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos’ record road rout of the Rams

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 21, 2018: Boise State notches its largest margin of victory ever in a Mountain West road game in an 87-54 thumping of Colorado State in Fort Collins. The margin ballooned to 42 with seven minutes remaining in the game before Boise State called off the dogs.  Senior star Chandler…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos need answers – is ‘Peanut’ one?

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos need answers – is ‘Peanut’ one?

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. Wednesday Weekly…February 19, 2025. The rotation seemed to have settled down—a four-game winning streak with a new starting lineup. But the fifth didn’t work out so well in a 64-47 loss at Viejas Arena last Saturday. The last thing Boise State needs is a carbon copy tonight against Mountain…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another Broncos 0-fer bites the dust

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another Broncos 0-fer bites the dust

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…February 18, 2015, 10 years ago today: Despite going 1-for-18 from three-point range, Boise State wins for the first time at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, rallying in the second half to beat UNLV 53-48. When the Broncos entered the Mountain West in 2011, the…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another big night for Dr. J in the old ABA

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another big night for Dr. J in the old ABA

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 14, 1975, 50 years ago today: High-flying, unstoppable future World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame inductee Julius Erving scores a personal-high 63 points, but the New York Nets lose to the San Diego Conquistadors, 176-166, in four overtimes. At three hours and 10 minutes, the game would go…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curious star power at the Calgary Games

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curious star power at the Calgary Games

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…February 13, 1988: The 15th Winter Olympics kick off with Opening Ceremonies in Calgary, Alberta. The Games were dominated by the Soviet Union and East Germany, as they finished first and second, respectively, in the final medal standings. The hosts from Canada would have a disappointing games,…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: We’ve watched Kellen’s entire journey

SCOTT SLANT: We’ve watched Kellen’s entire journey

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly…February 12, 2025. With Kellen Moore reaching his personal NFL mountaintop Tuesday as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, I wanted to see what we said about him when he first committed to Boise State in high school. It was in September of 2006, the week of the Broncos’…MORE